Misconnected

Part four:

After our lunch, we both sat staring into space. I was thinking about the upcoming album. Recording was going to be hectic. I bet her mind was at the upcoming dance championships. I’d love to see her dance.. It’s weird though, how I just learned her name, but know so much more about her..
Siri Thekla Halse
She loves black, just for it being the colour of the night..
Ryan used to call her cereal, still sometimes..
She really has a jellyfish phobia.
Her work at the dance school is her life.
She loves to see the joy in the girls eyes when they accomplish something.
She’s afraid to become a mother someday, even though she wants to..
When she was born, there was a hole in her heart.
She visits a little girl in the terminal section of the hospital often, they have an indescribable bond..
She only stops thinking when she dances.

She’s unique in my eyes..

It felt good to be going home again. I loved being in the states, but sometimes it felt like I would forget my Finnish background and language if I’d spend there a minute longer. I looked over to Siri, she was reading something on her laptop. "What are you doing? " I asked leaning towards her a little bit more. She looked up and smiled weakly. Were that tears in her eyes? "I’m reading Stacey’s e mail.. " She said softly. I was confused for a minute, but then remembered that was the little girl she visits in the hospital. "She’s not doing well.. I promised I’d win this for her.. I only hope I’m not going to break it.. " "If you do your best, you simply cannot disappoint her. I’m sure she’s really proud.. " I said with a small smile. She nodded weakly. "I guess.. " I pointed to the screen. "Can I read? " She nodded and put the laptop in my lap. I scrolled to the top and started reading.

Hey dancing queen.. :)

Another chemo today.. I don’t really understand what they’re doing it for.. They already told me I wouldn’t make it anywayz! Yeah yeah, I know.. Siri says, always look on the bright side! :) Well.. currently I can’t really see a bright side.. I’m sad that you had to leave, but I’m glad you found your friend back! And you promised, you’ll win that championship! I wish I could see Finland Or Sweden before it’s time.. But they won’t let me go here.. Is it really selfish of me that I sometimes wish that it was somebody else? That I could just be a normal kid.. It scares me, all the doctor talk. Yesterday, I heard them say two months.. You’ll be back by then right? I really want to see you again before it’s time..

Sorry, Ezra needs me for some other tests.. If I can’t write anymore.. Good luck and show me that trophy when you get back!

Love you..
Stacey

I felt a lump in my throat. "Wow, how old is she exactly? " Siri smiled. "Nine.. " My eyes widened a little. "That’s uhh.. " "Young? " She laughed. "Yeah, I Know.. but she’s really mature for her age. She reminds me a bit of myself when I was young. " I raised an eyebrow. "And why is that? " Her face clouded again within seconds. "Ah, nothing.. Maybe I’ll tell you some other time. " Even a complete stranger could see that that was a lie..

~Your POV~
I took my laptop back again and shut it off. "Mind if I use you as a pillow? I’m more tired than I thought.. " I asked him batting my eyelashes a little. He chuckled and rolled his scarf up. I looked at him strangely but understood when he put it in his lap. I smiled and laid down on it. "Thanks Ville.. " I mumbled before closing my eyes.

"Ah man, that was a long flight! " I said yawning when we stepped out of the terminal. He chuckled. "It would have been longer if I hadn’t woken you up.. " I elbowed him in the side gently. "I was comfortable.. sue me.. " A light blush krept up my cheeks. "Good to know I’m comfortable.. " He said laughing. We walked towards a group of people, who all had signs in their hands. My eyes fell on one with my name. The driver stood next to a group of laughing men with the sign: Ville Hermanni "Sex god" Valo. I poked Ville and pointed to the sign. He rolled his eyes, laughed and shook his head. We walked towards the signs and I hugged him "Looks like our paths separate here mister.. " I said with a grin. He laughed and hugged me back. When we separated, he quickly kissed my cheek. I blushed at that. The group of laughing men "Ooohed. " and Ville grinned. "Well miss, give me your number, and our paths will cross again! " I chuckled and held my hand out for his phone. I put it in his phonebook and handed it back to him. I winked and stepped over to the driver. "That would be me.. " I said pointing to the sign. "Any ID to prove that miss? " He said grumpily. I rolled my eyes and whipped out my passport. He nodded and motioned for me to follow him. I turned around and walked a few steps backward, making silly faces in Ville’s direction. He watched me with a sparkle in his eyes, trying not to laugh. That changed when I accidentally walked to fast and bumped back to back with the driver. He grunted and looked at me. I quickly turned around, stealing a last glance at Ville. He and the guys he was standing with, were laughing really hard. I rolled my eyes, stuck out my tongue and walked away. Into a coming life of stress and training.

"This is your hotel miss. If you go up to your room, there will be further instructions waiting. I have to pick up the next candidate.. so if you please.. " He said motioning to the door. "Can I get my bags out of the trunk? " I said sickeningly sweet. I already hated this guy. "Of course.. " He said equally as sweet. I smiled and nodded, walking out. I barely had my bags or he drove off. "Bastard.. " I muttered. I walked into the hotel, in desperate need of a good night sleep. Sleeping all the way over here had tired me. (figures) It was now about 22.00 so I could just go to sleep.

"Great.. " I muttered falling on the bed. The room was nice, don’t get me wrong. But I just read in that freaking letter that I had a week less. In two weeks, the championship would start. Only two more weeks to practice. Not that I didn’t know the dance I would be doing, but it would need a lot more perfecting. I was dressed in a big shirt, ready for bed. I was just reading over the letter one more time. My phone started vibrating on the table. I flipped it open. Ryan, and an unknown number. Ryan said the following: "Hey Cereal, we’re just boarding the plane right now. It’s me, Bam, Novak and Raab.. the rest couldn’t or didn’t want to come. You’ll probably just be there by now.. but I’ll see you in about 15 hours.. " Silence.. "YAAAYY! " He shouted all girly like, just when I was about to shut my phone. I flinched and chuckled. Man, I question his gender sometimes.. The next was a text message from an unknown number. I opened it. Immediately, a smile was spread over my face.

== Well miss, for now, it seems we have to spend some time apart.. my band is starting recording first thing tomorrow. But I bet you have some practices to attend yourself.. Despite those two bumps in the road.. I assure you, we’ll meet again.. ;) Sweet dreams sweetheart.. ==

I did and inside squeal and quickly crawled under the covers. I read the text message once again and put my phone on the nightstand. My first practice would be at noon tomorrow. Better get a good night sleep..